Oil leak diaper

ABSTRACT

The Oil leak diaper is an excellent way to protect the environment because it prevents the dirty oil from reaching the ground. It is an economic way to keep clean floor surfaces such as driveways, parking lots, roads etc. The Oil leak diaper also helps to stop the deterioration of asphalt surfaces because it is well known that oil chemically attacks the asphalt. It is an excellent way to save money when engines of vehicles are leaking oil; instead of doing an expensive engine repair the solution is to install an inexpensive Oil leak diaper. It is also an excellent way to save time: Instead of spending several days doing an engine repair, the installation of an Oil leak diaper takes only a few minutes. The Oil leak diaper is a flattened, rectangular semi flexible assemblage containing oil absorbent material ( 1 A) having several tension-adjustable series of connectors. The diaper is located under the oil-leaking site where the oil is received, absorbed and retained within the diaper itself. The diaper is easily removed and quickly replaced. The Oil leak diaper is a new application of materials already existing in the market so its manufacture only requires a few low-cost tools.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of Invention

This invention relates to the environment protection and to a neweconomical and convenient method for absorbing leaking oil from enginesstopping the oil from reaching the ground.

2. Discussion of Prior Art

My car is a model 1993 Toyota Corolla, and already passed over 140,000miles.

Approximately, six months ago I started noticing the driveway in frontof my house soiled with dark spots in the area where I park my car. Irealized that leaking oil from my car's engine produced those darkspots.

After inspecting the source of the leaking oil I found that it wasleaking from three different places: From the top of the engine by thevalve cover, from the side by the shaft seal, and from underneath by theoil pan. I fixed the leak from the top replacing the valve cover'sgasket. But still is leaking from the other two places.

I am not financially able to afford a new car, so I asked for repairestimates in different auto repair shops. The average cost of labor onlywas $350.00 and it was necessary to leave my vehicle about 2 days in theshop. Besides that, I needed to rent a car for two days to go to work.So, the total cost was more than $400.00 and with no guaranty.

Then I thought about installing one or two oil leak diapers under theoil dripping spots under my car's engine.

As far as I know there is no product in the market made specifically tostop leaking oil from reaching the ground. I know that there are oilabsorbent materials to pick up oil from the surface of racetracks, butonce the oil reaches the asphalt the damage was already done; theasphalt is damaged and the dirty oil already is contaminating the rainywater and consequently the underground water.

I believe that this idea is good to keep the environment clean and thesolution to preserve the asphalt in all the parking lots.

Search for Patents:

The last Apr. 26, 2005, I entered the web site: www.uspto.gov and did aquick search and using different searching terms I got the followingresults:

-   Term 1: Oil leak diaper (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Oil leak absorber “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Auto oil leak trap (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Car oil leak trap “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Engine oil leak collector (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Motor oil leak collector “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Oil leak stop (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Oil leak solution “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Oil absorber (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Oil capture “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Vehicle diaper (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Auto diaper “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.-   Term 1: Oil leak pit (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Oil leak catch “ “ “-   Result: 0Patents.-   Term 1: Automobile oil leak diaper (all fields) 1976 to present.-   Term 2: Automobile oil leak receiver “ “ “-   Result: 0 Patents.

I also did the advanced search with the following terms: Auto oil leakdiaper and the result were also negative.

For this reason I am motivated to continue with this application.

Objects and Advantages.

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention are:

-   -   The oil leak diaper protects the environment keeping the city        water free of oil. Oil in general float on the water surface. A        few drops of oil extend over a considerable area. The oil is        difficult to separate from water at the water treatment plants.    -   The oil leak diaper avoids dark spots on the driveways or in the        parking areas.    -   The oil leak diaper helps to maintain nice, and friendly human        relations because avoids to soil friend's driveway when you park        your car in front of his house.    -   The oil leak diaper protects the asphalt on the parking lots.        Because the used oil chemically attacks the asphalt damaging its        surface.    -   The oil leak diaper is good to postpone costly engine repairs.        When your vehicle has this problem and you can not afford the        cost of repairs and you do not want to leave your vehicle for        two or three days in the maintenance shop because you need it to        go to work, or you can not afford the cost of a new vehicle, a        quick solution and at the same time a low cost solution is to        install the oil leak diaper.    -   The installation, the removal and the replacement of the oil        leak diaper are easy and can be done quickly.    -   The oil leak diaper offers a safe, and no mess disposal because        the dirty oil is already retained or absorbed in the absorbent        material.    -   The refills of the oil leak diaper come with the same dimensions        making the replacement easy and quick.    -   Another advantage is that the oil leak diaper is good for about        12,000 miles under normal oil leaks.    -   Another advantage is that if it is raining and the oil leak        diaper get soaked in water, very soon is coming back to the dry        condition due to the fact that it is exposed to a source of heat        and strong wind.    -   Another advantage is that it is made out of rust resistant        materials.

Further objects, advantages and additional uses of the Oil leak diaperwill become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuingdescription. The Oil leak diaper is a revolutionary new concept inenvironment protection exhibiting a convenient design.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows a view in perspective of a section of wire cloth, ormosquito screen called the oil absorbent holder 2R partially folded inhalf.

FIG. 2 shows a view in perspective of multiple layers of paper andcotton towels called the oil absorbent material 1A.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the oil leak diaper with the oil absorbentholder 2R totally folded, with the oil absorbent material 1A inside andthe staples 8T ready to be placed, to close the diaper all around.

FIG. 4 shows a top view of the oil leak diaper with the holes 7H oreyelets/grommets 10E and the attachment members.

FIG.5 shows a view in perspective of a section of wire cloth or topmember of the oil absorbent holder 2R

FIG. 6 shows a view in perspective of a pack of absorbent material 1Ahaving multiple layers of paper and cotton towels.

FIG. 7 shows a view in perspective of the metallic sheet 9M or thebottom member of the oil absorbent holder 2R with eyelets/grommets 10Eon the corners.

FIG. 8 shows a top view of an embodiment of the oil leak diaper with theattachment members.

FIG. 9 shows a view in perspective of a flattened fabric bag 1B with anopen side.

FIG. 10 shows a certain amount of Fuller's earth called oil absorbentmaterial 1A

FIG. 11 shows a view in perspective of two straight sections of wire 2Xwith loops at one end.

FIG. 12 shows a side view of the fabric bag 1B closed, with the oilabsorbent material 1A inside and the two wires 2X in place having theloops made at all its ends.

FIG. 13 shows a top view of an embodiment of the oil leak diaper withthe attachment members.

FIG. 14 shows a view in perspective of a fabric bag 1B with an open end,with eyelets/grommets 10E on the corners.

FIG.15 shows a certain amount of small pieces of cotton scrap, or fabricscrap called oil absorbent material 1A.

FIG. 16 shows a side view of the fabric bag 1B closed, with the oilabsorbent material 1A inside.

FIG. 17 shows a side view of the staples 8T ready to close the open endof the fabric bag 1B.

FIG. 18 shows a top view of an embodiment of the oil leak diaper withthe attachment members.

FIG. 19 shows one type of extension spring 5S with hooks on both ends.

FIG. 20 shows another type of extension spring 5S with hook oil one endand loop on the other end.

FIG. 21 shows another type of extension spring 5S with loops on bothends a part of wire section 4C and an oblong link 6L.

FIG. 22 shows a top view of the preferred embodiment using the type ofextension spring 5S shown in FIG. 21, with loops on both ends and theoblong link 6L.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

-   1A- Oil absorbent material-   2R- Oil absorbent holder.-   3W- Two-hole washers.-   4C- Wire sections.-   5S- Extension springs.-   6L- Oblong link.-   7H- Holes on the corners.-   8T- Staples-   9M- Metallic sheet-   10E- Eyelets/grommets-   1B- Bag-   2X- Wires in “x”

SUMMARY

All the components of this invention are made of materials alreadyexisting in the market. This invention represents a new application ofthese materials. This invention is a new method to protect the waterfrom pollution stopping the leaking oil from reaching the ground; alsorepresents a new way to protect the asphalt on parking lots, racetracksand roads retaining in it the oil leaking from engines. This inventionhelps to keep floor surfaces clean and neat specially the driveways infront of your friends' houses, your relatives' houses or your own house,helping to keep good relationships with all people. The manufacturing ofthis invention is very simple and do not involve the use of equipment.Only a few instruments or tools are required for its assembly. Theremoval of the oil leak diaper is simple and quick and so is thereplacement of a new one.

Description of the Preferred Embodiment

The preferred embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG.4 and FIG. 22 and it comprises;

-   a- Oil absorbent holder 2R-   b- Oil absorbent material 1A-   c- Two-hole washers 3W-   d- Wire sections 4C-   e- Extension springs 5S-   f- Holes 7H/eyelets 10E-   g- Staples 8T-   h- Oblong link 6L

a- The oil absorbent holder 2R, is made out of hardware wire cloth,mosquito screen or the like; it should be able to allow oil to gothrough and should be resistant to the temperature under the engine; theoil absorbent holder 2R should hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart and should exhibit holes or eyelets at the corners forattachment to the wire sections 4C or to the oblong links 6L dependingof the type of extension springs 5S used. The oil absorbent holder 2Rshould be able to resist the increased tension from the springs 5S whenfor any reason these are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debrison the road, etc. The dimensions of the oil absorbent holder 2R aremodifiable and the dimensions may change depending of the requirements.In this embodiment the oil absorbent holder 2R is made of wire clothmesh ¼″ (6.35 mm) or mosquito screen. The wire cloth is made out of wire23 gauge (0.023″, 0.58 mm.) or similar. The shape of the absorbentholder 2R is rectangular; it is flat before folding and is approximately26″×12″ (66 cm.×30.48 cm.) but modifiable. The oil absorbent holder 2Ris then folded in half to an approximately final dimension of 13″×12″(33 cm.×30.48 cm.). About ¾′ (19 mm.) of the borders of the oilabsorbent holder 2R when mosquito screen is used, are folded inwards inorder to increase the tension strength.

b- The oil absorbent material 1A is made out of a lightweight materialbeing able to absorb oil such as: cotton towels, paper towels, fabric,natural or artificial fiber or the like. The dimensions of the absorbentmaterial 1A are modifiable and may be approximately the same than theoil absorbent holder 2R. The preferred embodiment uses one paper towelon top and another paper towel at the bottom. Between the paper towelsthere are three cotton towels. In this embodiment it is used papertowels and cotton towels having approximately these dimensions:11″×10.4″ (279 mm.×264 mm.) The number of paper towels or cotton towelsis modifiable. The oil absorbent material 1A is packed inside the oilabsorbent holder 2R. Staples 8T are placed around de pack to close andto hold tight the sides of the oil absorbent holder 2R with the oilabsorbent material 1A inside.

c- The two-hole washers 3W for attachment with screws or bolts are madeof a flat material able to hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart, such as metal. The two-hole washers 3W should be able toresist the increased tension from the springs when for any reason thesprings are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road,etc. The dimensions of the two-hole washers 3W are predetermined and mayvary according with the requirements but in this embodiment thedimensions are approximately 1½″×¾″ (38.1 mm.×19 mm.) and the thicknessis approximately 0.63 (1 mm.). The shape of the two-hole washers 3W isnot critical; may be rectangular, oblong, square or similar. Thetwo-hole washers 3W should have two holes: One hole is for attachment tothe bottom of the machine with self-drilling screws or normal screws andthe other hole for attachment to the wire sections 4C or to theextension springs 5S. The quantity of two-hole washers 3W used may varyand depends of the option for attachment used. Please refer to theoperation of the preferred embodiment where multiple options forattachment are described.

d- The Wire sections 4C are made of a material able to hold the weightof the diaper without breaking apart, such as metallic wire, rope or thelike. The wire sections 4C should be able to resist the increase oftension from the springs when for any reason the springs are extended,e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. The length, gageor diameter are predetermined and may vary but in this embodiment it isused wire 20 gauge, 0.020″ (0.5 mm.). The amount of wire sections 4Cused may vary and depends on the type of extension spring 5S used anddepends also of the distance between the eyelet/grommet 10E to thetwo-hole washer 3W. E.g. If it is used the type of extension spring 5Swith a loop in one end and a hook in the other end described in the FIG.20 it is necessary to use four wire sections 4C; if it is used theextension spring 5S having hooks on both ends then it is used only twowire sections 4C but of course again this depends also of the distancebetween the eyelet/grommet 10E to the two-hole washer 3W.

e- The extension springs 5S have the purpose of holding the diaper tightand close to the bottom of the machine. The oil leak diaper may not useextension springs 5S or may use one or multiple springs. The dimensionsand specifications of the extension springs 5S may vary. The extensionsprings 5S may be made out of a material able to hold the weight of thediaper without losing tension, without breaking apart, such as musicalwire, carbon steel wire, galvanized wire, rubber or the like. Theextension springs 5S should be made of a material strong enough toresist the increased tension when for any reason they are extended,e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. The dimensions ofthe extension spring 5S such as: length, diameter etc., arepredetermined and may vary. The construction material of the extensionsprings 5S should be able to resist the temperature underneath themachine. The extension springs 5S should have attachment means at bothends such as loop or hook for removable attachment to the wire sections4C or to the netting member 2R or to the oblong wire links 6L or to thetwo-hole washers 3W depending of the type of extension spring 5S used.There are three types of extension spring 5S that may be used and theyare described in the FIGS. 19, 20 and 21. The caliper of wire used tomake the extension springs 5S may vary and is approximately 0.039″ to0.047″ (1.0 to 1.2 mm). The outside diameter of the extension springs 5Salso varies and is approximately ½″ to ⅝″ (12.7 mm. to 15.87 mm) thelength of its coil also varies and is approximately 2″ (50.8 mm.). Thetotal length varies depending of the type of extension spring 5S used.

f- The holes 7H already exist in the oil absorbent holder 2R if hardwarewire cloth is used, but if mosquito screen is used, the holes at thecorners are to be reinforced with eyelets/grommets 10E. The size of theeyelets/grommets 10E is modifiable but in this embodiment it is usedwith ⅛″ (3.17 mm) in diameter. The construction material of theeyelets/grommets 10E is aluminum but may be brass or other. The fourholes 7H, eyelets or grommets 10E should exhibit easy attachment to thelinks 6L or to the wire sections 4C or to the extension springs 5S. Theconstruction material of the four holes 7H, eyelets or grommets 10Eshould be able to hold the weight of the diaper without breaking apartand should resist the increased tension when for any reason theextension springs 5S are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debrison the road, etc.

g- The staples 8T are the heavy-duty type, ⅜″ (9.52 mm.) or similar,made out of steel. This embodiment uses multiple staples enough to holdtogether the sides of the oil absorbent holder 2R around the edge of thesame.

h- The oblong wire links 6L may be used or not, depending on the type ofextension springs 5S used. If the extension springs 5S have loop ends,the oblong wire links 6L are used for easy installation or removal. Theoblong wire links 6L may be made out of metallic wire, such as a chain'slink or the like. The oblong wire links 6L may be made of a materialable to hold the weight of the diaper without breaking apart, such assteel, brass, or the like. The oblong wire links 6L should be made of amaterial strong enough to resist the increase of tension when for anyreason the extension springs 5S are expanded, e.g., strong wind, impactof debris on the road, etc. The dimensions of the oblong wire links 6Lsuch as: length, diameter etc., are predetermined and may vary.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The oil leaking machine or vehicle should be lifted with a poweredequipment for easy access to its bottom and should be safely locked.This can be done in an auto repair shop. The site (or sites) where theoil is dripping should be found. If the oil is dripping from two sitesnext to each other, locate the diaper in such a way to receive the dropsof oil from both sites. If the oil is dripping from more than one sitefar away from each other, consider using two or more diapers.

There are several options for the diaper attachment:

-   Option A- Locate the points where the ends of the wire sections go.    With a hand drill attach a two-hole washer 3W to the machine's    bottom using a self-drilling screw. A knowledgeable person or    licensed auto mechanic should do this step.-   Option B- Find an already existing hole close to the chosen point    where it is possible to hook the end of the wire section 4C.-   Option C- Find an already existing screw or bolt close to the chosen    point where it is possible to attach a two-hole washer 3W.-   Option D- Find a way to wrap one end of the wire section 4C to a rod    or similar close to the chosen point.

Forming the shape of an X, the ends of the wire sections 4C are to beconnected to the two-hole washers 3W where they are, or to otherattachment means according to the previous options. The wire sections 4Care to be cut to the proper length, the ends are to be folded making ahook. At the back of the diaper, one hooked end of the wire sections 4Cis attached to the machine's bottom according to any of the previousoptions. The extension springs 5S should go at the front of the diaper,which should go towards the front of the machine or vehicle. If the typeof extension spring 5S with the loops at both ends is used see FIG. 21,then the oblong links 6L are attached to the holes 7H or to theeyelets/grommets 10E at the front of the diaper; the other end of theoblong links 6L are to be attached to one loop of the extension spring5S and the other end of the extension spring 5S is to be attached to thehooked end of the wire section 4C. When attaching the extension springs5S to the wire sections 4C the springs 5S are to be stretched about ⅓ oftheir original length to obtain a close, flat and tight connection tothe machine's bottom exactly where the oil is dripping. The purpose ofthe hooks on the extension springs 5S or in the oblong link 6L or in thewire sections 4C is to allow a quick diaper connection and a quickdiaper removal.

When the vehicle is moving the leaking oil is soaked and retained intothe diaper because this is close together to the leaking site. When thevehicle or machine is still the diaper is receiving freely the drops ofoil. This way the oil does not reach the ground, the environment isprotected, and the parking area is kept oil free.

Description of the Second Embodiment

The second embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG.8 and it comprises;

-   a- Wire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R.-   b- The oil absorbent material 1A-   c- Metallic sheet 9M/Oil absorbent holder 2R-   d- Wire sections 4C-   e- The extension springs 5S-   f- Eyelets/grommets 10E-   g- Staples 8T-   h- Two-hole washers 3W

a- The wire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R, is made out of hardware wirecloth, mosquito screen or the like; in this embodiment the wirecloth/oil absorbent holder 2R, comprises two members: The wire cloth/oilabsorbent holder 2R is the top member and the metallic sheet 9M/oilabsorbent holder 2R, is the bottom member; both of them are going to beattached together with the oil absorbent material 1A in between by meansof staples 8T. The wire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R, should be able toallow oil to go through and should be resistant to the temperature underthe engine. The dimensions of the wire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R maychange depending of the requirements. In this embodiment the wirecloth/oil absorbent holder 2R is made of hardware wire cloth mesh ¼″(6.35 mm) wire 23 gauge (0.023″, 0.58 mm.) or mosquito screen. The shapeof the absorbent holder 2R is rectangular; it is flat and isapproximately 13″×12″ (33 cm.×30.48 cm.) but its dimensions aremodifiable.

b- The oil absorbent material 1A is made out of a lightweight materialcapable of absorbing oil such as: cotton towels, paper towels, fabric,natural or artificial fiber or the like. The dimensions of the absorbentmaterial 1A are modifiable and may be approximately the same than theoil absorbent holder 2R. This embodiment uses one paper towel on top andanother paper towel at the bottom. Between the paper towels there arethree cotton towels. The number of paper towels or cotton towels ismodifiable. The oil absorbent material 1A is packed inside between thewire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R and the metallic sheet 9M/oilabsorbent holder 2R. Staples 8T are placed around de pack to hold ittogether, and to close tight the two members of the oil absorbent holder2R with the oil absorbent material 1A inside.

c- The metallic sheet 9M/Oil absorbent holder 2R is the second member ofthe oil absorbent holder 2R that goes on the bottom side of the diaper.The metallic sheet 9M/Oil absorbent holder 2R is made out of aluminum,galvanized carbon steel or similar material, it is flat and hasrectangular shape; its dimensions may change according to therequirements; but in this embodiment the dimensions are approximately10″×14″ (254 mm.×355.6 mm.) and its thickness is approximately 0.0092″(0.23 mm.) gauge. The metallic sheet 9M/Oil absorbent holder 2R hasholes 7H or eyelets/grommets 10E by the corners for attachment to thewire sections 4C, to the springs 5S or to the oblong links 6L if theextension springs 5S used correspond to the type described on FIG. 21with loops in both ends.

d- The wire sections 4C are made of a material able to hold the weightof the diaper without breaking apart, such as metallic wire, rope or thelike. The wire sections 4C should be able to resist the increase oftension from the springs when for any reason the springs are extended,e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. The length, gageor diameter are predetermined and may vary; but in this embodiment it isused wire 20 gauge, 0.020″ (0.5 mm.). The amount of wire sections 4Cused may vary and depends on the type of extension spring 5S used andthis depends also of the distance between the eyelet/grommet 10E to thetwo-hole washer 3W. E.g. If it is used the type of extension spring 5Swith a loop in one end and a hook in the other end described in the FIG.20 it is necessary to use four wire sections 4C; if it is used theextension spring 5S having hooks on both ends then it is used only twowire sections 4C but of course again this depends also of the distancebetween the eyelet/grommet 10E to the two-hole washer 3W.

e- The extension springs 5S have the purpose of holding the diaper tightand close to the bottom of the machine. The oil leak diaper may not useextension springs 5S or may use one or multiple springs. The dimensionsand specifications of the extension springs 5S may vary, The extensionsprings 5S may be made out of a material able to hold the weight of thediaper without losing tension, without breaking apart, such as metallicwire, musical wire, carbon steel wire, galvanized wire, rubber or thelike. The extension springs 5S should be made of a material strongenough to resist the increase of tension when for any reason they areextended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. Thedimensions of the extension spring 5S such as: length, diameter etc.,are predetermined and may vary. The construction material of theextension springs 5S should be able to resist the temperature underneaththe machine. The extension springs 5S should have attachment means atboth ends such as loop or hook for removable attachment to the wiresections 4C to the netting member 2R to the oblong wire links 6L or tothe two-hole washers 3W depending of the type of extension spring 5Sused. There are three types of extension springs 5S that may be used andthey are described in the FIGS. 19, 20 and 21. The caliper of the wireused to make the extension springs 5S may vary and is approximately0.039″ to 0.047″ (1.0 to 1.2 mm). The outside diameter of the extensionsprings 5S also varies and is approximately ½″ to ⅝″ (12.7 mm. to 15.87mm) The length of the coil also varies and is approximately 2″ (50.8mm.). The total length also varies depending of the type of extensionspring 5S used.

f- Eyelets/grommets 10E are to be installed at the corners of themetallic sheet 9M; the size of the eyelets/grommets 10E is modifiablebut in this embodiment it is used with ⅛″ (3.17 mm) in diameter. Theconstruction material of the eyelets/grommets 10E is aluminum but may bebrass or other. The eyelets or grommets 10E should exhibit easyattachment to the links 6L or to the wire sections 4C or to theextension springs 5S. The construction material of the eyelets orgrommets 10E should be able to hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart and should resist the increase of tension when for anyreason the extension springs 5S are extended, e.g., strong wind, impactof debris on the road, etc.

g- Staples 8T are the heavy-duty type, ⅜″ (9.52 mm.) or similar, madeout of steel. This embodiment uses multiple staples enough to holdtogether the two members: The wire cloth/oil absorbent holder 2R on topand the metallic sheet 9M/oil absorbent holder 2R on the bottom; thestaples 8T are placed around the edge of the two members.

h- The two-hole washers 3W for attachment with screws or bolts are madeof a flat material able to hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart, such as metal. The two-hole washers 3W should be able toresist the increase of tension from the springs when for any reason thesprings are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road,etc. The dimensions of the two-hole washers 3W are predetermined and mayvary according with the requirements but in this embodiment thedimensions are approximately 1½″×¾″ (38.1 mm.×19 mm.) and the thicknessis approximately 0.63 (1 mm.). The shape of the two-hole washers 3W isnot critical; may be rectangular, oblong, square or similar. Thetwo-hole washers 3W should have two holes: One hole is for attachment tothe bottom of the machine with self-drilling screws or normal screws andthe other hole for attachment to the wire sections 4C or to theextension springs 5S. The quantity of two-hole washers 3W used may varyand depends of the method of attachment used. Please refer to theoperation of the preferred embodiment where multiple options forattachment are described.

Operation of the Second Embodiment

The operation of the second embodiment is the same as the operation ofthe preferred embodiment

Description of the Third Embodiment

The third embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12and

FIG. 13 and it comprises;

-   a- A bag 1B.-   b- Oil absorbent material 1A-   c- Wires in “x” 2X-   d- Two-hole washers 3W-   e- Wire sections 4C-   f- Extension springs 5S-   g- Staples 8T

a- The bag 1B may be made out of oil absorbent material such as fabric,natural or synthetic fiber cloth, burlap, fiberglass, cotton fabric orthe like. The shape when empty is flat, rectangular. The dimensions mayvary but in this embodiment are approximately 13″×12″ (330 mm.×304.8mm.). When empty, the bag 1B has three sides closed, sewed. One end isopen to place the oil absorbent material 1A inside.

b- Oil absorbent material 1A used in this embodiment is Fuller's earth,(tidy cat litter), and also called Hi-Dri; the amount may vary but inthis embodiment it is used approximately between ½ to ¾ pound. Theabsorbent material 1A is placed inside the bag 1B.

c- The wires in “x”2X are placed inside the bag 1B as shown in FIG. 13.The wires 2X are straight and loops are made at both ends of them. Thewires in “x” 2X are made of carbon steel, galvanized, brass or the like.The gauge or diameter may vary but in this embodiment is used wire 18gauge. The length of the wires in “x” 2X should be enough to allow theforming of loops at the ends.

d- The two-hole washers 3W for attachment with screws or bolts are madeof a flat material able to hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart, such as metal. The two-hole washers 3W should be able toresist the increase of tension from the springs when for any reason thesprings are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road,etc. The dimensions of the two-hole washers 3W are predetermined and mayvary according with the requirements but in this embodiment thedimensions are approximately 1½″×¾″ (38.1 mm,×19 mm.) and the thicknessis approximately 0.63 (1 mm.). The shape of the two-hole washers 3W isnot critical; may be rectangular, oblong, square or similar. Thetwo-hole washers 3W should have two holes: One hole is for attachment totile bottom of the machine with self-drilling screws or normal screwsand the other hole for attachment to the wire sections 4C or to theextension springs 5S. The quantity of two-hole washers 3W used may varyand depends of the method of attachment used. Please refer to theoperation of the preferred embodiment where multiple options forattachment are described.

e- Wire sections 4C are made of a material able to hold the weight ofthe diaper without breaking apart, such as metallic wire, rope or thelike. The wire sections 4C should be able to resist the increase oftension from the springs when for any reason the springs are extended,e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. The length, gageor diameter are predetermined and may vary; but in this embodiment it isused wire 20 gauge, 0.020″ (0.5 mm.). The amount of wire sections 4Cused may vary and depends on the type of extension spring 5S used andthis depends also of the distance between the eyelet/grommet 10E to thetwo-hole washer 3W. E.g. If it is used the type of extension spring 5Swith a loop in one end and a hook in the other end described in the FIG.20 it is necessary to use four wire sections 4C; if it is used theextension spring 5S having hooks on both ends then it is used only twowire sections 4C but of course again this depends also of the distancebetween the eyelet/grommet 10E to the two-hole washer 3W.

f- The extension springs 5S have the purpose of holding the diaper tightand close to the bottom of the machine. The oil leak diaper may not useextension springs 5S at all or may use one or multiple springs. Thedimensions and specifications of the extension springs 5S may vary. Theextension springs 5S may be made out of a material able to hold theweight of the diaper without losing tension, without breaking apart,such as musical wire, carbon steel wire, galvanized wire, rubber or thelike. The extension springs 5S should be made of a material strongenough to resist the increase of tension when for any reason they areextended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. Thedimensions of the extension spring 5S such as: length, diameter etc.,are predetermined and may vary. The construction material of theextension springs 5S should be able to resist the temperature underneaththe machine. The extension springs 5S should have attachment means atboth ends such as loop or hook for removable attachment to the wiresections 4C to the netting member 2R to the oblong wire links 6L or tothe two-hole washers 3W depending of the type of extension spring 5Sused. There are three types of extension springs 5S that may be used andthey are described in the FIGS. 19, 20 and 21. The diameter of the wireused to make the extension springs 5S may vary and is approximately0.039″ to 0.047″ gauge (1.0 to 1.2 mm). The outside diameter of theextension springs 5S also varies and is approximately ½″ to ⅝″ (12.7 mm.to 15.87 mm) The length of the coil also varies and is approximately 2″(50.8 mm.). The total length also varies depending of the type ofextension spring 5S used.

g- Staples 8T are the heavy-duty type, ⅜″ (9.52 mm.) or similar, madeout of steel. This embodiment uses multiple staples enough to closetight the open end of the bag 1B.

Operation of the Third Embodiment

The operation of the third embodiment is the same as the operation ofthe preferred embodiment

Description of the Fourth Embodiment

The fourth embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG.17 and FIG. 18 and it comprises:

-   a- A bag 1B.-   b- Oil absorbent material 1A-   c- Two-hole washers 3W-   d- Wire sections 4C-   e- Extension springs 5S-   f- Staples 8T-   g- Eyelets/grommets 10E

a- The bag 1B may be made out of oil absorbent material such as fabric,natural or synthetic fiber cloth, burlap, fiberglass, cotton fabric orthe like. The shape when empty is flat, and rectangular. The dimensionsmay vary but in this embodiment are approximately 13″×12″ (330 mm.×304.8mm.). When empty, the bag 1B has three sides closed, sewed. One end isopen to place the oil absorbent material 1A inside.

b- The oil absorbent material 1A used in this embodiment may be smallpieces of cotton scrap, cotton puffs, cotton fabric, sawdust or similar.The amount of oil absorbent material 1A to be placed inside the bag 1Bshould be controlled in order to obtain a final flattened shape as shownin FIG. 16.

c- The two-hole washers 3W for attachment with screws or bolts are madeof a flat material able to hold the weight of the diaper withoutbreaking apart, such as metal. The two-hole washers 3W should be able toresist the increase of tension from the springs when for any reason thesprings are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road,etc. The dimensions of the two-hole washers 3W are predetermined and mayvary according to the requirements but in this embodiment the dimensionsare approximately 1½″×¾″ (38.1 mm.×19 mm.) and the thickness isapproximately 0.63 (1 mm.). The shape of the two-hole washers 3W is notcritical; may be rectangular, oblong, square or similar. The two-holewashers 3W should have two holes: One hole is for attachment to thebottom of the machine with self-drilling screws or normal screws and theother hole for attachment to the wire sections 4C or to the extensionsprings 5S. The quantity of two-hole washers 3W used may vary anddepends of the method of attachment used. Please refer to the operationof the preferred embodiment where multiple options for attachment aredescribed.

d- The wire sections 4C are made of a material able to hold the weightof the diaper without breaking apart, such as metallic wire, rope or thelike. The wire sections 4C should be able to resist the increase oftension from the springs when for any reason the springs are extended,e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc, The length, gageor diameter are predetermined and may vary; but in this embodiment it isused wire 20 gauge, 0.020″ (0.5 mm.). The amount of wire sections 4Cused may vary and depends on the type of extension spring 5S used andthis depends also of the distance between the eyelet/grommet 10E to thetwo-hole washer 3W. E.g. If it is used the type of extension spring 5Swith a loop in one end and a hook in the other end described in the FIG.20 it is necessary to use four wire sections 4C; if it is used theextension spring 5S having hooks on both ends then it is used only twowire sections 4C but of course again this depends also of the distancebetween the eyelet/grommet 10E to the two-hole washer 3W.

e- The extension springs 5S have the purpose of holding the diaper tightand close to the bottom of the machine. The oil leak diaper may not useextension springs 5S at all or may use one or multiple springs. Thedimensions and specifications of the extension springs 5S may vary. Theextension springs 5S may be made out of a material able to hold theweight of the diaper without losing tension, without breaking apart,such as musical wire, carbon steel wire, galvanized wire, rubber or thelike. The extension springs 5S should be made of a material strongenough to resist the increase of tension when for any reason they areextended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc. Thedimensions of the extension spring 5S such as: length, diameter etc.,are predetermined and may vary. The construction material of theextension springs 5S should be able to resist the temperature underneaththe machine. The extension springs 5S should have attachment means atboth ends such as loop or hook for removable attachment to the wiresections 4C to the netting member 2R to the oblong wire links 6L or tothe two-hole washers 3W depending of the type of extension spring 5Sused. There are three types of extension springs 5S that may be used andthey are described in the FIGS. 19, 20 and 21. The diameter of the wireused to make the extension springs 5S may vary and is approximately0.039″ to 0.047″ gauge (1.0 to 1.2 mm). The outside diameter of theextension springs 5S also varies and is approximately ½″ to ⅝″ (12.7 mm.to 15.87 mm) The length of the coil also varies and is approximately 2″(50.8 mm.). The total length also varies depending of the type ofextension spring 5S used.

f- Staples 8T are the heavy-duty type, ⅜″ (9.52 mm.) or similar, madeout of steel. This embodiment uses multiple staples enough to closetight the open end of the bag 1B.

g- Eyelets/grommets 10E are to be installed at the corners of the bag 1Bthe size of the eyelets/grommets 10E is modifiable but in thisembodiment it is used with ⅛″ (3.17 mm) in diameter. The constructionmaterial of the eyelets/grommets 10E is aluminum but may be brass orother. The eyelets or grommets 10E should exhibit easy attachment to thelinks 6L or to the wire sections 4C or to the extension springs 5S. Theconstruction material of the four eyelets or grommets 10E should be ableto hold the weight of the diaper without breaking apart and shouldresist the increase of tension when for any reason the extension springs5S are extended, e.g., strong wind, impact of debris on the road, etc.

Operation of the Fourth Embodiment

The operation of the fourth embodiment is the same as the operation ofthe preferred embodiment

Conclusions, Ramifications and Scope of Invention

While the above description contains many specificities, these shouldnot be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention but ratheras an exemplification of one preferred embodiment thereof. Many othervariations are possible.

The manufacturing of the Oil leak diaper involves the use of low costtools and inexpensive materials; its manufacture is simple. Furthermore,the construction materials are readily available almost anywhere.

Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by theembodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legalequivalents.

1- An assemblage of members made with the purpose of helping to protectthe environment, presented in multiple models, and comprising incombination: (a) an oil leak diaper, having shape, structure anddimensions predetermined, including a predetermined quantity of oilabsorbent material, including an absorbent material holder, havingmechanical means to stay together, having a predetermined amount ofattachment means, having means for diaper replacement, whereby whenplaced close and under an engine leaking oil, said diaper receives andabsorb said leaking oil, (b) a predetermined number of connectors havingstructure and dimensions predetermined such as two hole washers, havingmeans for attachment at both sides, (c) a predetermined number ofconnectors having structure and dimensions predetermined such as wiresections having means for length adjustment having means for attachmentat both ends, (d) a predetermined number of extendable and tensioningmeans having structure and dimensions predetermined, such as extensionsprings, having means for attachment at both ends, (e) a predeterminednumber of connectors having structure and dimensions predetermined suchas oblong links having means for attachment at both ends. 2- The diaperof claim 1, wherein said diaper includes: an oil absorbent holder madeof metallic cloth, bent in half, having a plurality of paper towelsplaced inside, having a plurality of cotton towels, placed inside ofsaid oil absorbent holder, having a plurality of mechanical closingmeans such as staples located around the edges closing said diaper allaround, and having a plurality of holes for attachment. 3- The diaper ofclaim 1, wherein said diaper includes: an oil absorbent holder havingtwo members: a top member made of metallic cloth and a bottom membermade of metallic sheet, both of them having shape, structure anddimensions predetermined, said metallic sheet having a plurality ofattachment means by the corners such as eyelets, said diaper having aplurality of mechanical closing means such as staples located around theedges holding together said diaper. 4- The diaper of claim 1, whereinsaid diaper includes: an oil absorbent holder such as a bag, havingshape, structure and dimensions predetermined, said bag having means totransfer oil inwards, said bag having inside an oil absorbent materialsuch as Fuller's earth, said bag having inside attachment means such aswires in “x” with mechanical attachment means such as loops at thecorners and outside the bag, said diaper having a plurality ofmechanical closing means such as staples located at the edge of the openside to close it. 5- The diaper of claim 1, wherein said diaperincludes: an oil absorbent holder such as a bag, having shape, structureand dimensions predetermined, said bag having means to transfer oilinwards, said bag having inside an oil absorbent material such as cottonscrap, said bag having attachment means such as eyelets by the corners,said diaper having a plurality of mechanical closing means such asstaples located by the edge of the open side to close it. 6- The diaperof claim 1, wherein said diaper includes: an oil absorbent holder suchas a bag, having shape, structure and dimensions predetermined, said baghaving means to transfer oil inwards, said bag having inside an oilabsorbent material such as wood particles like saw dust, said bag havingattachment means such as eyelets by the corners, said diaper having aplurality of mechanical closing means such as staples located by theedge of the open side to close it. 7- The diaper of claim 1, whereinsaid diaper includes: an oil absorbent holder such as a bag, havingshape, structure and dimensions predetermined, said bag having means totransfer oil inwards, said bag having inside an oil absorbent materialsuch as fabric scrap, said bag having attachment means such as eyeletsby the corners, said diaper having a plurality of mechanical closingmeans such as staples located by the edge of the open side to close it.